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12-05-2006, 08:27 PM
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New Member
1992 34' Excella
Chippewa Falls
, Wisconsin
Join Date: Dec 2006
Posts: 4
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New members from Wisconsin
Hi!
After buying a 92 Excella this last spring, winter is going to be longer than ever this year. My wife, Cyn and I are new to Airstreaming, but are thouroughly hooked. We thought no use starting small and working up, we found a clean 34 footer and with a little elbow grease have ended up with a pretty nice unit. So far, we've taken a couple of short weekend jaunts, and a 10 day trip to Glacier Park last summer. Next year, we're doing Nova Scotia at the end of may, and later in the summer we are going to Banff, and then work our way southeast to colorado. We tow with a 06 Dodge 3500 diesel one ton dually, outfitted with a Jake brake and Banks power upgrades.
Havent joined WBCCI yet, but are looking for a chapter close to us.
Everyone we have met in silver yet has been great so far, and we're looking forward to meeting some of you in coming adventures.
Glad to be on board! Fred and Cyn Schmidt - Chippewa Falls WI 
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12-05-2006, 08:32 PM
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Rivet Master 
1995 30' Limited
Ashland
, Missouri
Join Date: Jul 2003
Posts: 2,610
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Welcome to the forum! You have started Airstreaming in a big and wonderful way. Your trip plans will set us all to dreaming this winter in anticipation of travel season next spring. Happy trails~G
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maxandgeorgia
1995 Airstream Classic Limited 30' ~ Gypsy
1978 Argosy Minuet, 6.0~Minnie/GPZWGN
Chev Silverado 2500HD Duramax/Allison, 4X4, Crew Cab
WBCCI #5013 AIR #2908
WDCU
Go, Mizzou...Tigers on the prowl!
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12-05-2006, 08:45 PM
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Rivet Master 
2006 25' Safari FB SE
St. Cloud
, Minnesota
Join Date: Aug 2003
Posts: 13,280
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Congrats & welcome aboard! Armchair Airstreaming isn't nearly as much fun but those sound like some fine trips you have planned. Did you christen her with a Leinie across the bow?
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12-05-2006, 08:46 PM
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4 Rivet Member 
Fond du Lac
, Wisconsin
Join Date: Feb 2004
Posts: 396
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Fred & Cyn. Welcome. A few others that may chime in from Wisconsin. We moved from a '93 29 ft to the 34. Really liked the 93 and starting to enjoy the space of the 34. Hope to meet you someday. Let me know if I can answer any questions on your 34 for you.
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Rich
2010 43' Newmar Dutch Aire
formerly 2006 34' Classic
Changing the World One Child at a Time
www.compassion.com
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12-05-2006, 08:52 PM
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Stray
1987 32' Excella
1978 28' Argosy 28
Springfield
, Missouri
Join Date: Sep 2006
Posts: 314
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Welcome Fred & Cyn,
My wife and I make the colder months a little shorter by dry camping during the winter months. I realize it's probably a little colder in Wisconsin than southwest Missouri, but we have camped at 5 below with no problems. We run through a little propane, but electric heaters and a catalytic heater help considerably. Anyway, sounds like you have some great trips on the horizon. We love Wisconsin and Michigan in July-August, so may cross paths some day. If you don't find a local WBCCI chapter to join, there's always the "member at large" option. Again, glad you're airstreaming and part of the forum.
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12-05-2006, 09:27 PM
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Moderator
2015 25' FB Flying Cloud
2012 23' FB Flying Cloud
2005 25' Safari
Santa Rosa Beach
, Florida
Join Date: Jul 2006
Posts: 13,159
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Welcome to the Forums. We are looking forward to hearing of your Airstream adventures.
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SuEllyn & Brian McCabe
WBCCI #3628 -- AIR #14872 -- TAC #FL-7
2015 FC 25' FB (Lucy) with ProPride
2020 Silverado 2500 (Vivian)
2023 Rivian R1T (Opal)
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12-05-2006, 10:14 PM
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Rivet Master
Currently Looking...
West of Fort Worth
, Texas
Join Date: Aug 2006
Posts: 6,699
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Welcome! It sounds like you have made good use of the A/S so far. Nice to have you here on the forums,
Dave
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12-06-2006, 07:43 AM
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Always Airstreaming!
2005 22' Safari
1960 24' Tradewind
Anytown
, Connecticut
Join Date: Oct 2006
Posts: 3,115
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Fred-
Welcome to the forums! You couldn't meet a better bunch of folks. Joining WBCCI has been great for us. We have made so many friends through our unit and other units at the Regional Rally. Glad to have you aboard!
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J. Rick Cipot
Sandi Gould
NEU New England Unit
Airstream Life Magazine
Proud Member of WBCCI
WBCCI #3411
AIR #17099
2009 Silverado 2500HD
2004 22' Safari
1960 24' Tradewind
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12-06-2006, 11:59 AM
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Aluminut
2004 25' Safari
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, Illinois
Join Date: Feb 2003
Posts: 10,477
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Great way to start out with a 34' unit and getting onto the Airstream forums! Welcome. 
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12-06-2006, 03:55 PM
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Rivet Master
1994 30' Excella
Currently Looking...
Milwaukee
, Wisconsin
Join Date: May 2004
Posts: 1,935
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Welcome to the forums from down South. Wisconsin offers some fine winter camping at the state parks. We find that we can always get the best sites in winter even at the busy parks. Right now we are planning our New Years trip.
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Chaplain Kent
Forest River Forester 2501TS
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12-06-2006, 04:01 PM
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Retired Moderator
1992 29' Excella
madison
, Wisconsin
Join Date: Aug 2002
Posts: 4,644
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Quote:
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We thought no use starting small and working up
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that's the wisconsin spirit! go big or go home!
welcome aboard from the mad city!
john 
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you call them ferrets, i call them weasels.
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12-06-2006, 06:37 PM
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3 Rivet Member 
2005 19' Safari
Duluth
, Minnesota
Join Date: Aug 2006
Posts: 102
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Welcome from the frozen tundra next-door, Duluth, MN. Understand your frustration about winter! We just put our unit into storage for the winter. Bummer! We sure are looking forward to spring!
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